CAFE AT BOOKS & BOOKS
About this restaurant
Cafe at Books & Books is a seating restaurant located at 265 Aragon Avenue in Coral Gables with 52 seats. The cafe operates within a bookstore and serves items including soups, salads, and sandwiches, with options noted for vegetarian and vegan diets. According to available information, the restaurant emphasizes the use of locally-grown produce and offers both indoor and outdoor seating.
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B
Food Safety Grade
Good
Based on DBPR food inspection reports from the last 36 months. Complaint inspections are excluded. This is not an official DBPR grade.
Location
- Address
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265 ARAGON AVE
CORAL GABLES, FL 33134 - Phone
- 3054449044
- DBPR District
- District 1 — Miami (licenses expire October)
- County (Region Code)
- Duval (code 16)
- Seating
- 52 seats
License
- License Number
- SEA2328355
- Establishment Type
- Seating Restaurant
- Base Risk Level
- License Expiry
- Oct 1, 2026
- Last Inspection
- Feb 13, 2026
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Feb 13, 2026
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Inspection Completed - No Further Action | ||||||
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Violations Found
H · V12
Shell stock requirements
Inadequate shell stock identification/records
H · V21
Time as control
Time as a public health control not properly used
H · V22
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
H · V24
Toxic substance control
Toxic substances improperly identified/stored/used
I · V33
Proper cooling equipment
Inadequate cooling/cold holding equipment
Class: Food
Visit ID: 13516795
PDA Verified
Type: Routine - Food
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Sep 10, 2025
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Inspection Completed - No Further Action | ||||||
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Violations Found
H · V05
Handwashing procedures
Inadequate handwashing by food employees
H · V12
Shell stock requirements
Inadequate shell stock identification/records
H · V25
Allergen awareness
No allergen awareness demonstrated
I · V31
×2
Clean multi-use utensils
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
I · V36
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
Class: Food
Visit ID: 10935528
PDA Verified
Type: Routine - Food
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